Conference discusses new growth model with tech at core

The Vietnam Economic Forum 2026 in Hà Nội, organised by the Institute of Vietnam and World Economy under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, gathered policy makers and researchers to discuss the urgency of reshaping the country’s development strategy amid fast-changing global and domestic conditions.

VN-Index recovers to 1,600-point level

After two successive recovery sessions, the VN‑Index has recouped more than 66 points and reclaimed the threshold of 1,650 points following a prior sharp correction.

New EU residue rules push changes at the source of production

The Plant Production and Protection Department held a conference on Wednesday to update stakeholders on the EU’s draft regulations, while also discussing solutions for safe production, residue reduction, and proactive export risk management.

ASEAN opens new export momentum for VN

As competition in ASEAN is intensifying, Vietnamese enterprises are advised to strengthen distribution networks, enhance product innovation and closely monitor policy changes and trade-defence measures in importing markets to sustain and expand their market share.

Budget pressure highlights need for more efficient spending

While domestic revenue continued to serve as the main driver of the State budget, totalling VNĐ561.5 trillion over the two-month period, up 15.7 per cent on-year and signalling a clear business sector recovery, some other revenue sources showed signs of decline.

Gov't proposes halving fuel taxes to ease price pressure

Under a draft resolution of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee, the taxes on gasoline (excluding ethanol-blended fuel) and diesel are proposed to be halved to VNĐ1,000 and VNĐ500 per litre, respectively. The tax on jet fuel is proposed to be reduced by VNĐ50 to VNĐ1,000 per litre.

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